Charging a Beats Pill when staying in Bangladesh

A guide on how to charge a Beats Pill from a Bangladeshi power outlet by using Type B USB micro connector with a three pin Type D USB charger, charging a Beats Pill using a 3 pin Type G USB plug and charging a Beats Pill using a double pin Europlug Type C power adapter

Bangladeshi power outlet

Various combinations of standards and plug types can all lead to confusion when planning on visiting a different country, especially to the first time traveller. However this isn't as complex as it first appears, with only a handful of different types of common standards used throughout the world this guide shows exactly what to purchase in advance to charge the Beats Pill . These step by step instructions will show how to power your Beats Pill when you are visiting Bangladesh using the standard G, C, D or K type 220 volt 50Hz wall outlets. You'll discover power sockets vary depending on which area you are in therefore we suggest reading the World power supplies page for a full list of countries. When you are visiting Bangladesh from another country please check the Beats Pill can be charged using a 240v supply. If your Beats Pill was purchased from a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) ensure that the device is dual voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) else you may need to use an additional converter to prevent the device from overloading when charging it.

These instructions show you how to connect to Beats Pill 2 speakers to the Bangladeshi power outlet. Please note that these instructions refer to the Beats Pill 2 and not the original Beats Pill first generation, visit the Beats page for the full range of Beats bluetooth speakers. Before connecting Beats Pill 2 speakers to any device we recommend downloading the latest Beats Pill 2 firmware from the official Beats Pill support site [2] using the Beats updater tool.

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Charging a Beats Pill in Bangladesh

Can you use a Beats Pill in Bangladesh?

You can connect a Beats Pill to a Bangladeshi power outlet by using the correct power adaptor.

What is the best travel charger for recharging a Beats Pill in Bangladesh?

When travelling to multiple countries or bringing more than your Beats Pill the best international travel charger for Bangladesh to buy is a multiple USB port charger which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. There are four types of power outlets in Bangladesh (G, C, D and K) and using a travel adapter like this ensures that you are covered for both types C and G.

As these chargers come with interchangeable plugs and handle 100 volts - 240 volts will mean you can travel to over 100 countries in Asia, North America, Europe and Africa just by switching the included heads. If your type of Beats Pill supports Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much quicker charging times by using one of these types of travel adapters plus additional support for certain power hungry devices like tablets. Unlike other adapters this means you can recharge multiple devices at once without needing to bring individual power adapters on your Bangladeshi trip or using up additional wall outlets. Because you are only bringing a single lightweight USB travel charger will keep the size and weight down, making it ideal to fold up and store in hand luggage and convenient for charging your Beats Pill at the airport or on the plane. Due to their versatility these types of travel adapters can be used at home so when you’re not travelling they can be used overnight charging multiple tablets and phones without using up an additional plug socket.

We recommend buying an adaptable travel adapter similar to this at your preferred electronics retailer; the multipurpose power adapter illustrated below is the universal multi-device USB wall charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous countries around the world.

Alternative travel adapter for Bangladesh

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country who only have USB devices such as the Beats Pill, but for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs the following power strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power adapters offer surge protection which is useful when visiting regions with unstable power supplies to prevent damage to any connected appliances. These power converters are supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering Europe, North America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling portable power adapter for travellers originating from America going to Bangladesh using type B American plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Also having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from America using type B plugs. This gives practically the same set of features as the BESTEK with only one less AC outlet at almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 2 AC outlets but offers 5 USB charging ports. This versatile power strip is compatible with both American plugs and popular plug types A, D,E/F, G, H, I, L and N making it perfect for a wide range of travellers from around the world visiting Bangladesh. [13] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for recharging a Beats Pill in Bangladesh?

Powering a Beats Pill with a Bangladeshi power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter

Using USB Type B connector and a Type G USB adapter to power your Beats Pill with a Bangladeshi power outlet.

  1. To power the Beats Pill using a Bangladeshi power outlet you'll need to buy a Type G USB power plug adapter [5] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Begin the process by inserting the Type G USB power plug adapter into the Bangladeshi power outlet. You can recognise this wall outlet by the three vertical slots forming a triangular configuration.
  3. Connect one end of the USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable into the bottom of the USB adapter and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill. The power in port is found at the rear of the speaker to the right of the Bluetooth LED.
  4. Switch on the Bangladeshi power outlet.
  5. The USB socket will flash red while charging and turn green when fully charged. From a flat battery the charging time is around three and a half hours and the playback time after a complete charge is roughly 7 hours. When you have reached 20 percent battery life the jack will glow red and it will need charging again soon. [AD]
Powering a Beats Pill with a Bangladeshi power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter

Charging a Beats Pill from a Bangladeshi power outlet by using a two pinned Europlug Type C USB adapter

Using Type B USB cable and a three pinned Type C USB adapter to power your Beats Pill with a Bangladeshi power outlet.

  1. To charge the Beats Pill using a Bangladeshi power outlet you'll need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [8] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Begin the process by taking the Type C USB power plug adapter and plugging it into the Bangladeshi power outlet. You can recognise this wall outlet by the two circular holes next to each other for live and neutral.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB type B cable into the USB mains adapter and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill. The power in port can be found at the back of the speaker next to the Bluetooth light.
  4. Switch on the Bangladeshi power outlet.
  5. The power in jack will blink red while charging and glow green when fully charged. From a flat battery the charging time is about around 3 to 4 hours and the Beats Pill playback time at full power capacity is roughly seven hours. After 20% battery life the socket will glow red and it will soon need charging again. [AD]
Charging a Beats Pill from a Bangladeshi power outlet by using a two pinned Europlug Type C USB adapter

How to use a Type D power charger for recharging your Beats Pill from a Bangladeshi power outlet

A guide showing how to charge a Beats Pill from a Bangladeshi power outlet using Type B USB micro cord with a 3 pin Type D USB charger.

  1. If you want to charge your Beats Pill using the Bangladeshi power outlet you'll need a Type D USB power plug adapter [10] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Start the process by taking the Type D USB power plug adapter and inserting it in the Bangladeshi power outlet. You can recognise this power outlet by three circular holes in a triangular shape for live, neutral and ground pins.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the USB Type B connector into the bottom of the USB mains charger and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill. The power in jack is found at the back of the speaker to the right of the Bluetooth light.
  4. Switch on the Bangladeshi power outlet.
  5. The USB jack will flash red while charging and glow green when fully charged. From a dead battery the charging time is around around 3 to 4 hours and the playback time at full power capacity is roughly seven hours. After 20 percent battery life the socket will glow red and it will soon need charging again. [AD]
How to use a Type D power charger for recharging your Beats Pill from a Bangladeshi power outlet

Charging a Beats Pill from a Bangladeshi power outlet by using a two pinned Type K USB adapter

A guide showing how to recharge a Beats Pill from a Bangladeshi power outlet using Type B USB micro cord with a 3 pin Type K USB charger.

  1. To power the Beats Pill using a Bangladeshi power outlet you'll need to buy a Type K USB power plug adapter [12] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Begin the process by taking the Type K USB power plug adapter and plugging it into the Bangladeshi power outlet. You can recognise this wall outlet by three large holes in an upside-down triangular configuration and the bottom hole appearing semicircular in shape.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the USB Type B connector into the bottom of the USB mains charger and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill. The power in jack can be found at the back of the speaker to the right of the Bluetooth light.
  4. Switch on the Bangladeshi power outlet.
  5. The power in jack will blink red while charging and glow green when fully charged. From a dead battery the charging time is about around 3 to 4 hours and the Beats Pill playback time at full power capacity is roughly seven hours. After 20 percent battery life the socket will glow red and it will soon need charging again. [AD]
Charging a Beats Pill from a Bangladeshi power outlet by using a two pinned Type K USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Wikipedia.org entry about Bangladesh
  2. Beatsbydre - official Beats Pill support site
  3. iec.ch - Type G power outlet
  4. Beatsbydre - instructions for charging the Beats Pill
  5. Type G USB power plug adapter - Suitable for use in England, Ireland, and Scotland, a grounded three pin Type G adapter turns UK electrical power outlets into USB ports for reliable charging..
  6. USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable - Used to connect USB devices which have a USB Mini-B port to computers, power supplies and other devices.
  7. iec.ch - Type C power outlet
  8. Type C USB power plug adapter - Conforming to Europlug specifications, the Type C USB power plug adapter incorporates two 4 mm rounded pins spaced 19 mm apart. It is engineered to adapt electrical outlets commonly found in Europe, converting them to USB-compatible charging ports..
  9. iec.ch - Type D power outlet
  10. Type D USB power plug adapter - Designed for usage in South Asian countries such as India and Nepal, the Type D USB power plug adapter offers a practical solution for converting local 3-prong grounded outlets into USB ports, providing reliable charging for a range of USB devices..
  11. iec.ch - Type K power outlet
  12. Type K USB power plug adapter - There are three pins on a Type K USB charger comprising of two large rounded pins and a bottom semi-circular grounding pin.
  13. Universal multi-device USB wall charger - A universal multi-device USB wall charger features USB PD and standard ports for fast charging simultaneous. These includes interchangeable international plug adapters making it ideal for travel and certified for safety to protect against current and heat.